Sunday, January 1, 2017

English Ministry News and Notes 2017-1-1

  • 5th Sundays Worship @ Work Launches - We launch a new ministry that enables us to worship through the work of our hands and serve the world God so loves. Please see more info on insert. You are invited to sign up to donate needed items for our 1st 5th Sunday (Jan. 29th) today! Great thanks for your generosity!
  • AO Circuit Pilgrimage Invite - Please do note that your down payment for the trip is due on Jan. 5th. For full info, please connect with Pastor Emily.
  • English Ministry Retreat, Part 2 - We want to turn our "What If's" into concrete realities! Gather to be inspired and challenged by Rev. Sam Yoon and to get connected to the powerful "Why?" behind all that we do. We will gather at Twin Towers UMC in Alameda, Saturday, Jan. 21st, from 9:00 - 2:00p.m. Your presence is vital!
  • Please Mark Your Calendars For These Special Dates in Jan. -
    • Snow Retreat Faith Sharing in worship, 1.8.17 followed by "Pick It Up Chinatown", 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
    • Human Relations Sunday with Ken Schoon preaching, 1.15.17
    • Interfaith Muslim Solidarity Dinner, 1.20.17 at 7:00 p.m. benefiting Wadi Foquin Community Development Project and AO Circuit Holy Land Pilgrimage Scholarships (Lake Merritt UMC)
    • Laity Sunday, 1.22.17 followed by book talk by Dr. Russell Jeung at 2:00 p.m.
    • First 5th Sunday Worship @ Work, 1.29.17